SEVIERVILLE — We had to go big for the first game of the 2022 season. Right? Right. So here are more than 100 photos from Thursday's rivalry game between Jefferson County High School and Sevier County High School, as shot by photographer … [Read more...]
Sevier County holds on for 7-6 win over Jefferson County in a rusty Week 1 tilt
By JESSE SMITHEY SEVIERVILLE — Christian Hoffman, the 6-foot-5 junior and first-year starting quarterback at Sevier County, will definitely have better stat nights in his career than what he had Thursday in Game 1 of the season. Perhaps he had … [Read more...]
Jefferson County Football playing with ‘an expectation’ in 2022
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Has Jefferson County football finally turned the corner after some mighty lean years? Patriots coach Spencer Riley, who guided Jeff County to its first winning record (6-5) since 2012 last season, thinks so. “I think we can … [Read more...]
WAY TOO EARLY TOP 15 Football Teams for the 2022 season
BY JESSE SMITHEY Only a couple days have passed since the end of the 2021 high school football season. That should be plenty of time for you to have caught your breath and now turn your attention to 2022. Hey, this is Tennessee. We eat, … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORT: Oak Ridge, Karns battle for seeding; Jefferson County aims for first region since 94
By MIKE BLACKERBY The overall schedule is light this week as several teams have Friday off, but a couple of key headline games are set for Thursday in Karns and Friday in Johnson City. Here’s a look at Classes 5A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Jefferson County’s resurgence, Campbell County hosts Powell, Catholic takes on Lipscomb
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s 5Star Preps high school football roundup for Classes 5A-6A and Division II includes a look back to Week 7 and a peek ahead to Week 8 action Friday night. Is Jeff County back? Big Friday night in Jacksboro … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORT: Bearden’s historic win, Jeff Co snaps L streak, Halls wins TO-Fest, Catholic preps for Baylor
It really didn’t mean a thing in the standings, but Bearden’s upset of Oak Ridge in Week 2 could be a season changer for the Bulldogs moving forward. Here’s a look at this week’s report for Classes 4A-6A and Division II in the 5Star Preps coverage … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Sevier County at Jefferson County – Week 1 (2021)
DANDRIDGE -- Sevier County topped host Jefferson County, 21-13, in Week 1 of the 2021 high school football season. Check out some of the action from the game below. To see the full 35-picture gallery, make sure you're a subscriber to … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Powell 7-on-7 Tournament (Thursday, July 15, 2021)
POWELL -- Powell High School hosted a plethora of teams in a 7-on-7 tournament Thursday. 5Star Preps was on hand to catch it all. Check out some of the action below. To see the full 55-picture gallery, make sure you're a subscriber to … [Read more...]
7-on-7 REPORT: QB updates for CAK, Powell, Jefferson County, Campbell County
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s the nature of the position. As usual, most eyes were on the quarterbacks Thursday at Powell in the multi-team Knoxville Classic 7 on 7 tournament. Quarterbacks on hand included everything from a possible Mr. Football … [Read more...]